Introduces one to the important and fascinating disciplines of Qurʾānic hermeneutics, Qurʾānic studies, exegesis and textual analysis. It includes practical exercises in the analysis of selected sūrahs (chapters) from the Qurʾān.

Introduces one to the important and fascinating field of ḥadīth methodological principles, ḥadīth criticism (the evaluation and authentication of ḥadīth) and to the field of ḥadīth literature. It includes detailed discussions on the major ḥādīth collections within the Sunnī tradition.

Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh) and principles of Islamic jurisprudence (uṣūl al-fiqh), their origins, development and historical context, key classical texts, as well as their reception and recontextualisation in modern societies.

One of the most intellectually demanding subjects in Islamic education. The complexity of these subjects is multiplied by the fact that throughout the Islamic history there have been many different schools of theology at odds with each other.

Explores the universal message and the particularities of the major prophets mentioned in the Qur’an. The prophets are chosen by God and are guided to accomplish the most important mission one could imagine. And also covers selected set of Female Islamic scholars biography.

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Explores the first half of Juz’ Tabarak from Surah al-Mulk to Surah al-Jinn. These are some of the most powerful surahs in the Qur’an. These surahs of the Qur’an are the ideal places to start as the surahs therein are succinct, yet with very deep and profound meanings that would shake and change the thinking of the people.

Explores the second half of Juz Tabarak from Surah al-Muzzammil to Surah al-Mursalat. This part contains two striking surahs that teach the Prophet sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam how to prepare and carry out his mission of da`wah. Then the rest of the surah alert us the reality of this world and more importantly the reality of the afterlife.

Explores explores the second half of the Juz Amma from Surah al-A’alaa to Surah al-Naas. These last 28 surahs are the shortest in the Qur’an, yet they are the most powerful.

Lecturer: The classes are taught [pre-recorded] by Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi, Dean of Cambridge Islamic College. Further academic support is provided by the College’s Islamic scholars who are authorities in various specialist subjects relevant to the course.